CHICAGO – Legislation backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under President Trump’s proposed healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was...
CHICAGO – In response to President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA), state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “President Trump’s decision to end DACA unfairly punishes young people who have spent...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Illinois House passed education funding reform, Senate Bill 1947, that provides an additional $466 million dollars annually for Chicago Public Schools: “The historic education...
CHICAGO – To offer residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about issues facing the state and to get an update on the status of negotiations on education funding reform, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, attended the Greater Independence Park Farmer’s...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is calling on members of the Illinois General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a proposal to require more transparent and open reporting of spending at state agencies. “As the bill backlog increased during Gov....
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed his legislation, House Bill 3419, which forbids the state to invest or contract with companies that are avoiding paying state taxes by stashing profits...